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Event Management Major

Code MAAAHD

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About this Major

This major gives you the skills to pursue your ideal job in event management.

That could be planning an international sporting match, business conference, art exhibition, corporate event, wedding expo, a local music festival or many other possibilities. You’ll also gain an insight into the events industry with a focus on marketing, communications and sponsorship, managing the service experience, human resource and strategic management and so much more. It’s the best ticket in town!

Code MAAAHD

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Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
TSM2202Introduction to Event Management15
HOS2325Managing the Service Experience15
SPM2510Marketing in Global Sport Business15
SPM3655Sport and Events Funding and Finance15
TSM3500Business Events Management15
MKT3820Data Analysis for Marketing Insights 15
SPM3114Sport Venues and Events15
TSM3501Event Operations Management15

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

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Notes

Important notes

  • TSM3501 Event Operations Management: Students will undertake a placement for a minimum of 15 hours in an event setting.

    Attendance requirements

    Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 practicum placement hours in their host organisation. These hours may be outside normal university hours and may included weekend or evening attendance.

    Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

    Some host organisations may require clearances, screenings and certificates, and will liaise directly with students regarding any requirements. A placement host organisation may have vaccination and other requirements. Please consider this requirement before enrolling in this unit-set, and speak with the Course Coordinator if this raises any concerns. You may not be able to complete placement units if you are unable to meet the placement requirements, which may impact your ability to complete this unit-set.

    Professional practice rules

    Students are provided with Student Guidelines for Work Integrated Learning which detail the expected behaviour and conduct while working in the host organisation.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Engage in ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
  2. Apply broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in event management contexts.
  3. Solve complex event management problems with critical thinking.
  4. Generate innovative and creative ideas in event management contexts.
  5. Communicate effectively in event management contexts.
  6. Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
  7. Reflect on experiences for personal and professional development.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

There are career opportunities within a range of professional, not-for-profit, government and commercial sport, recreation, hospitality, tourism, arts and corporate organisations at local, state, national and international levels. Your role may involve managing aspects of marketing, communications, sponsorship, public relations, sales, venues, equipment, staging, logistics or the hiring, training and supervising of staff related to the management of events.

Possible future job titles

Event Manager, Events Coordinator, Events Officer, Events Business Manager, Events Operation Manager, Events Consultant, Conference Manager, Wedding Planner, Party Planner

This Major can be studied in the following courses

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